Battery Storage

1.When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect the negative battery cable. It is not necessary to remove the battery.

2.All batteries discharge during storage. Keep the exterior of the battery clean, especially the top. A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly.

3.The battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery can freeze sooner than a charged battery. A fully charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot. Refer to chart below.

Specific Gravity

Freezing Temp (°F)

 

 

1.265

-71

 

 

1.250

-62

1.200

-16

 

 

1.150

5

 

 

1.100

16

4.Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1.225.

Engine Breather Service

The engine breather should be changed after every 2000 hours of engine operation. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

Fuel Injector Nozzle Service

The fuel injector nozzles should be checked and serviced after every 2000 hours of engine operation. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

Servicing the Fuel Filter

WARNING! Do not service the fuel filter when tractor is hot or near any source of ignition. Allow the tractor to cool.

The tractor is equipped with an in-line fuel filter and water separator located on the right side of the vehicle underneath the passenger seat.

WARNING! Diesel fuel is a toxic substance. Dispose of in an environmentally safe manner. Contact your area EPA office for proper disposal methods and recycling center locations.

Draining The Fuel Filter

The fuel filter is equipped with a valve to drain condensate (water) that has separated from the diesel fuel and settled at the bottom of the filter.

Drain the condensate from the fuel filter before each use.

1.Stop the engine and place a suitable container beneath the filter drain valve.

2.Turn the filter drain counterclockwise to open. Allow the water at the bottom of the filter to drain until only pure diesel fuel drains from the valve. See Fig. 6-7.

Air

Bleed

Knob

Clamp

Fuel

Fuel

Filter

Line

Drain

Figure 6-7

3.Turn the filter drain clockwise to close.

4.Slowly turn the air bleed knob counterclockwise until fuel begins to seeps out around the bleed knob. Turn air bleed knob clockwise to close. Refer to Fig. 6-7.

Changing The Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter cartridge after every 500 hours of operation.

NOTE: There is no shut off valve in the fuel system. To stop the flow of fuel while replacing the filter, it will be necessary to carefully clamp the fuel line between the fuel tank and the filter.

1.Place a suitable container beneath the filter drain.

2.Clamp the fuel line just to the rear of the fuel filter. See Fig.

6-7.

3.Open the filter drain and drain the filter into the container below. Close the filter drain.

4.Turn the filter approximately 1⁄4-turn counter-clockwise (as viewed from bottom) to align the unlock icons.

5.Pull the filter cartridge straight downward to remove from the filter body.

6.Align the unlock icons of the new filter cartridge and filter body, and push the new filter cartridge fully up into the filter body.

32Section 6— Maintenance & Adjustments